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Spring Edition04 | 2017
Enriching lives.Changing tomorrow.
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Spring is here, and so is the Spring Edition of the CTG Newsletter!
ISSUE 04 | 2017
IN THIS ISSUE...Connie’s Corner.....................................................................................
Celebrating Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day.......................
Simple and Healthy Lunch Ideas......................................................
Introducing CTG’s First Nursing Clinic............................................
Renovation Corner................................................................................
The Importance of Social Workers...................................................
Shannon Rodie Wins Gold at Ontario Special Olympics...........
CTG Recent Achievements................................................................
CTG Employee Spotlight ...................................................................
Jeff Mainland Joins CTG’s Advisory Board....................................
Important Dates for 2017 (April - June)...........................................
CTG Giveaway.......................................................................................
Stay Connected.....................................................................................
Spring is officially here! You may notice that things are starting to change – the weather is getting warmer, flowers are starting to bloom, and the smell of fresh air welcomes the start of your day. But things are also changing at Closing the Gap Healthcare.Since our last newsletter, we’ve launched new programs, renovated clinics, and have been awarded new service contracts. Our fiscal year may just be beginning, but our ideas and innovations have already started to bloom.
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CONNIE’S CORNER BY CONNIE CLERICI, CEO
“Canada maintains its “B” grade and 10th-place ranking among the 17 peer countries.” - Conference Board of Canada.
Innovation and advancement of new service delivery models are not supported in a meaningful way that would produce better health outcomes in an efficient manner. Why is this? It is my opinion that political priorities are often translated into indicators, for the achievement of which funds are directed in precedence to any other considerations. These indicators are then utilized, and the unintended consequences of such decisions aren’t communicated to the public.
At CTG we have actively seen those unintended consequences come to life and affect the patients we serve. I believe there is a direct correlation between reducing rehabilitation services in the community and the increased ALC numbers, PSW utilization, and lengths of stay in the hospital.
Innovations presented at decision-making levels bring about excitement respecting what is possible; however,
Spring is in the air and so is change. The transition from Winter to Spring brings changes in our landscape, the weather, and our apparel. These changes occur without a great deal of thought, as almost ritualistic behaviours.
Change within homecare has become the norm; however change for the sake of change often has unintended consequences. Allow me to share a few subjective thoughts on change, noting that my comments are restricted to my own personal experience in the healthcare sector.
As many of you know, research has demonstrated that Canada is not performing well on a number of outcome indicators that are measured and reported internationally:
change priorities take precedence. Innovations in service and technology are hard to move forward in our province.
Change for the sake of change in homecare can cause irreparable labour disruption. We are rapidly moving towards an environment where tax dollars are shrinking, deficits are rising and our workforce is now retiring without enough younger people to maintain programs and service delivery. This type of change can be concerning for all clinicians, as it neither improves patient outcomes, nor client satisfaction.
I believe we have reached a time where it is necessary for all parties to sit down together and create a ten-year health plan for our country. We need this type of commitment if we wish to improve our healthcare system and the health outcomes of those we serve.
Let’s put the freshness of Spring back into every clinician’s step, while helping all those we serve to blossom.
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“I’m a PSW and to me that has a lot of meaning and not just someone who wipes butts!
Every morning I wake up wondering how much of a difference I can make in my clients lives today? Wondering how I can bring a smile to their face even when they aren’t off to a good start?
I walk in with a smile and a “Hello how are you doing today?”. And every time I get in return a smile and an “I’m fine thank you”.
We must remember to take our time spending the hours with these people, understanding their thoughts, feelings and love they share.
CELEBRATING PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW) DAY
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May 19th, 2017 is Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day in Ontario. The effort and hard work that PSW’s put into caring for each client is unparalleled and doesn’t go unnoticed.
We’d like to share a poem from one of our very own PSW staff, Christina Tomassetti:
Take the time to look around and check out their photos and ask when or where it was, and you will most likely end up with an amazing story behind their adventure in life. Then you can see the brightness on their faces of when they remember back to a time that they weren’t sitting around doing nothing, sitting in diapers and losing all they used to know.
To me PSW is just a title, but when you help and spend time with some great people you learn to love and love your self.
I find it very interesting the things you can learn from them. Not everyone we look after is “old”. Everyone needs care, from just having companionship, to being taking care of.
I have thought many times why am I doing this job? But it has brought the best out in me and I consider every single person I have as family to me!
They call us angels in disguise and I believe this to be true. It takes a lot to do the job we do, only because it does get mentally draining, physically and emotionally hard to handle at times. We are all fighting our own battles at home but somehow seem to push through our day because they need us too!
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I once was a person and now I hold a title, with the meaning of LOVE.
We spend time talking, laughing and crying with you, without us what would you do?
I hold your hand and help you get through. I laugh at the silly things you do.
You may get mad at me and that’s ok, you’re only human. We all are, cause one day I’ll be the same way.
CELEBRATING PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW) DAY (CONTINUED)
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Love your job and what you do. You make a difference in everyone’s lives. You never know what they are facing or going through.
I brush your hair, I dress you to your best, I make sure you look perfect in your own way.
I hope with this kind of help I can brighten your day just a little, as these simple tasks aren’t easy for you like they used to.
I leave you and go home to my family, because they need me too.
I am a person with a title.
PSW (Personal Support Worker). That spells L O V E
We all have our stories to tell and I hope you take the time to even say hello to someone, because at the end of the day, that simple “hello” has made that persons day that much better!
- Christina Tomassetti
Food is fuel, and the healthier the food, the more energized and well-balanced we feel. Unfortunately, convenience, rather than nutritional value, has become the first priority when trying to squeeze in a quick bite throughout the day.
Here are 3 fun and helpful tips to make your lunches delicious, quick,
and above all, healthy!
#1: Salad in a Jar
The problem with transporting healthy meals like salad and grain bowls is the potential for mess. Just the very thought of olive oil seeping through a lid and dirtying your clothes or spilling onto important documents is enough to keep people away. That’s where mason jars come in.
Using mason jars is a genius way to pack your salads and other multi-ingredient lunches. Instead of wide lids, these jars are tall and narrow, which means that there is less room for disaster. Packing your salads in a jar is a
smart, space-saving way to bring something nutritious to work. The trick of mason jar salads is to put your heavy items, such as your dressing, on the bottom. That way, all the liquid is safely trapped underneath many layers of ingredients. Another reason to leave your dressing on the bottom of the jar is to prevent your leafy greens from getting soggy. When you’re ready to eat, simply tip the jar over and shake. Of course, make sure the lid is tightly sealed first!
“Salads are versatile and jam packed with healthy
ingredients that help with your daily vitamin and mineral requirements.”
Salads are versatile and jam packed with healthy ingredients that help with your daily vitamin and mineral requirements. Salads are also a great way to add some variety to your meals; remember, a diet consisting of raw vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and healthy fats can boost your immune system and help prevent heart disease.
SIMPLE AND HEALTHY LUNCH IDEAS
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#2: Smoothie 2.0
“When it comes to speed, efficiency and nutritional value,
smoothies are some of the healthiest and fastest meals you can prepare before walking out
the door.”
Smoothies are a must-have for people who are constantly on the go. Students or people with demanding jobs can choose smoothies instead of resorting to junk or fast food to satisfy their hunger. When it comes to speed, efficiency and nutritional value, smoothies are some of the healthiest and fastest meals you can prepare before walking out the door.
There has been a lot of debate concerning the real health benefits to drinking smoothies. The pulp in fruit gives us fibre, but since the pulp tends to get blended, the fibre levels can drop. And even though fruit is healthy, it contains a lot of sugar. But there are ways to reduce the amount of sugar and add pulp in your smoothies so that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages:
Blend your fruit with leafy greens. Spinach and kale are great options since they are easy to blend and aren’t overwhelming in flavour. Plus, their sugar content is negligible, and they can actually help reduce blood sugar levels in the body.
Add fibre, protein, and a ton of antioxidants with a few tablespoons of chia seeds. This superfood is incredibly healthy and will help keep you full for hours. And for an extra protein kick, add a dollop
of natural Greek yogurt, kefir or even cottage cheese to the mix. This will also help thicken the smoothie and make it even more satisfying.
#3: That’s a Wrap
If you’re a stickler for the lunchtime sandwich or cheeseburger, satisfy your urge for bready carbohydrates by replacing your thick slices of bread for a whole wheat fajita. That way, you’ll feel full from what’s inside the sandwich rather than the thick slices of bread. This is your chance to garnish your healthy meat, or substitute with fresh vegetables. And if you’re feeling really adventurous, try wrapping your sandwich in crunchy fresh lettuce, like thick Iceberg.
SIMPLE AND HEALTHY LUNCH IDEAS (CONTINUED)
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We are very proud to announce the opening of our Nursing Clinic in Huntsville!
Utilizing space from our existing Huntsville clinic, the Nursing Clinic opened on February 14th 2017 in partnership with the North Simcoe Muskoka Community Care Access Centre (NSM CCAC).
This clinic is geared towards providing convenience of care for nursing clients in the community, and will have many benefits, including:
• Appointments are scheduled in advance.
• Patients experience timely access to care, limiting disruption to their normal daily routine.
INTRODUCING CTG’S FIRST NURSING CLINIC (HUNTSVILLE, ON) BY JACQUIE VEZEAU, CSM, RPN
• Clinical nurses are your primary caregiver and are clinically competent with IV therapy, wound care, and other nursing treatments, to ensure every client receives personalized care from a professional practicioner.
• The primary care model promotes consistency, increase in wound healing, and effective communication.
• Clients that are normally isolated can have some socialization.
We currently have one full time nurse working at the clinic, and have recently hired an additional part time nurse to accommodate weekend referrals, and to give us the ability to increase our available hours.
“I am so pleased with the success of the clinic so far. It has given me the opportunity to meet our clients, have great chats with them, and see first-hand how pleased they are with the care that they are receiving from Closing the Gap.”
- Jacquie Vezeau
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The Simcoe office is very excited to share that our renovations are complete!
We began construction in November 2016, with several goals in mind:
• Create separation and privacy between the clinic and community support work
• Add a seating area for staff lunch breaks
• Increase the amount of available drop down space for community therapists
During the tear down and rebuild there was little to no business disruption, though with most items packed away or under plastic, it was not always business as usual.
Thanks to all Simcoe staff who pitched in to help and who were patient with the process. We are proud of our fresh bright space and look forward to welcoming the Accreditors in May!
RENOVATION CORNER
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Recent renovations have rejuvenated the Campbellford Clinic, with a fresh coat of paint on the walls and the installation of new laminate flooring throughout the reception and treatment areas.
The new flooring was a priority to improve cleanliness and reduce possible allergens from the old carpeting.
Staff and students helped move equipment and supplies in preparation for the renovations. This enabled us to purge many unnecessary (and some mystery!) items, in addition to a large amount of paper, making more space for linens and other items.
Renovations were completed over 4 days, after which clinic staff and students created a new floor plan for the gym area, improving the efficiency of the space, and maximizing the storage of smaller items.
We have received many compliments on the updated appearance, and we look forward to using it to the best of its potential!
CAMPBELLFORD BY KATHY THOMPSON, PT
SIMCOE-BARRIE BY JO-ANNE DESROCHES, CSM
March is National Social Work Month, and at Closing the Gap, we understand how important this profession is to the communities and families we serve. Whether or not you have been directly involved with social work, we guarantee that there is someone close to you whose life was enriched by the care of a social worker. We owe many of our freedoms to these individuals. For that, they should be celebrated.
The dedication and endless care that social workers provide positively impact the well-being of many people in our society. The term social work is far-reaching and is as old as the concept of social justice and welfare. For as long as people have dedicated their lives to helping others, there has been social work. These days, it is needed in every facet of our society.
How Social Workers Make the Future Brighter for Children
Social workers are employed by government-run institutions, such as Youth Protection Services, to ensure the mental and physical well-being of our country’s children. These individuals work with kids in many ways, such as organizing a child’s foster care or adoption, investigating violence or sexual abuse in the home, and ensuring that each child is given the opportunity to thrive following a difficult trauma. Social workers are also employed by school boards to work alongside students who come from difficult pasts, such as juvenile delinquents or children in tough family situations. A social worker will help these students develop the necessary skills to do well in school and progress with potential.
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“The dedication and endless care that social workers provide positively impact the well-being of many people in our society.”
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How Social Workers Make the Community a Better Place
Social workers provide many services for mental and physical health and rehabilitation. They help patients and their families overcome grief and emotional trauma due to illness, as well as provide counselling and therapy for families and couples. They help addicts in public and
private rehabilitation facilities to overcome their addictions and to empower themselves to live healthier lives. If your family member is suffering from a degenerative disease, such as Alzheimer’s, a social worker will help you maintain self care and work with you through the difficult process of caring for your family member. If you or your loved one lives in a retirement home, you will have likely met a social worker who is employed by the home to contribute to the proper care and treatment of everyone living there.
“...a social worker will help you maintain self care and work with you through the difficult process
of caring for your family member.”
Advocacy and Human Rights
On a grander scale, social workers are employed by governments and NGOs to fight for social justice, equality, human rights and dignity for everyone. They are frequently consulted in all aspects of society, from ensuring proper accessibility for people with physical disabilities, to advocating for health services such as abortion and healthcare.
Wherever compassion and kindness are needed, social workers have always been there for us. They are the champions of the advancement for the human race. For more information about social work, visit the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) website at: http://www.casw-acts.ca/en
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“They are frequently consulted in all aspects of society, from
ensuring proper accessibility for people with physical disabilities,
to advocating for health services such as abortion and
healthcare.”
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Shannon Rodie competed at the Ontario Special Olympic Games, hosted in Guelph in May 2016, and brought home two silver medals, as well as one gold medal! The two silver medals were awarded in the 100-metre freestyle and the 200-metre freestyle, while the gold was awarded in the 100-metre backstroke.
Shannon’s success wasn’t without hard work. Prior to the spring games, she had suffered from knee pain and came to Closing the Gap’s Huntsville clinic for physiotherapy. One of our Physiotherapists, Rosa Sebastian, worked directly to help treat Shannon and bring her back to her regular level of activity. Rosa and the rest of our Huntsville staff only had positive things to say about Shannon:
“Shannon came to the CTG clinic to be treated for knee pain following her participation in sports. Shannon was a very committed athlete and she was eager to return to her activities as soon as
possible. Shannon brought immense positive energy with her at each visit and she made sure she greeted every person in the office in a bubbly manner. She was very vocal in expressing her affection
for other therapists and clients who happened to be in the clinic, even if she could not see them.
Shannon had some unique characteristics that made all of the CTG staff smile; from a habit of always wearing two different coloured socks because, as she put it, “that’s the way I like it”, to bringing samples of her artwork to share. Shannon created an especially memorable moment during the
holiday season when she sang a hymn for me while in the curtained area of the clinic… little did she know, the office staff and clients assembled outside of the curtained area to listen and to applaud when she was finished. Such a beautiful voice! Santa “happened” to leave a gift under our tree for Shannon
and the expression of joy on her face upon receiving the gift was immeasurable.
I was so thrilled when Shannon came back to visit the office post treatment to share her experience and success at the games. Well done Shannon!”
- Rosa Sebastian
SHANNON RODIE WINS GOLD AT THE ONTARIO SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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As our new fiscal year begins, we continue to push forward and cement ourselves as a leading organization within the healthcare industry. Over the past few months, CTG has been awarded new service contracts and created strategic partnerships that we are very excited to share with you. Although these recent achievements have only recently launched, we’re already starting to see the impact that these services have on the communities that we serve.
CTG RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Preferred provider for Intact Insurance
CTG was selected as the preferred provider for Intact Insurance for rehabilitation services, starting April 3rd 2017. Our 11 physiotherapy clinics across Ontario will start seeing more clients, helping us grow our physiotherapy services throughout the province. We are very excited about this opportunity and look forward to working with Intact Insurance.
Partnership with Access Rehab for Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Services
A recent partnership with Access Rehab will allow CTG to deliver rehab community services for MVA patients who have been seriously injured, starting March 2017. Our services will be delivered throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to help accelerate recovery and improve the overall well-being for those involved in motor vehicle accidents.
Home Making Services contract with the Region of Waterloo
CTG was awarded the Home Making Services contract by the Region of Waterloo for vulnerable at risk seniors living in social housing, with work beginning on April 3rd 2017. Our qualified Home Makers wil provide approximately 8,000 hours annually, throughout the region of Waterloo, until March 31st, 2020.
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There is a new technology to improve the experience of Ontarians living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at home called the Connected Health Kit, which was recently awarded a grant to improve transitional care for people with COPD from the hospital back into their community.
“For a health professional to be able to monitor patient health in such a simple, straightforward way is truly novel,” says Dr. Sonny Kholi, CMO Cloud DX, who will over-see the implementation of this technology in Markham for the next 18 months.
Developed by CloudDx and made available in Canadian communities through Closing the Gap Healthcare, the breakthrough Connected Health Technology measures the vitals of a patient wirelessly and sends the results remotely to a health care provider to monitor how a patient is doing. The Connected Health Kit also has the ability to have a live video conference with your provider along with two-way secure text messaging.
The goal of equipping patients with the Connected Health Kit is to provide access to rehab programs remotely and to monitor progress with the intent that the patient will be able to better self-manage their condition at home. The kit includes a tablet, spirometer, oximeter and blood pressure cuff that come out of the box already connected and ready to be used.
“Until now, the gold standard program is at a facility but has limited capacity so access to service is an issue. Our team has found that the Connected Health Kit is feasible to use in a virtual COPD rehabilitation practice setting because it doesn’t take long to learn how to use, and patients are keen to learn what the machine has to say about their overall health and how to improve it.” - Leighton McDonald, President CTG
CTG RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Successful respondent to the Ontario’s Health Chief Innovation Strategist’s, Health Technology Fund in partnership with Markham Stouffville Hospital, Cloud DX, and WCH.
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Introducing Laura HoldenA passionate and caring nurse by profession, Laura has joined our leadership team as Client Services Manager (CSM) for the Kitchener and Guelph offices.
Laura’s most recent role was Operations Manager with another community care provider agency in Kitchener, where her focus on quality led to a project to build more effective and trusting relationships with retirement homes.
Laura is concurrently pursuing her Bachelors of Business Administration through Yorkville University.
We are pleased that she has joined the CTG leadership team and thought you’d like to meet her. She’s kindly shared her thoughts to a few of our questions:
CTG EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT LAURA HOLDEN, RPN, CSM, KITCHENER/GUELPH
At roughly two weeks into your role, what are your first impressions and observations of Closing The Gap?
My first impressions of Closing The Gap have been extremely positive. Everyone has been incredibly warm and welcoming.
The team members I’ve met since coming to the Guelph and Kitchener offices are lovely and caring individuals, full of passion and dedication to the clients and their fellow colleagues.
They are truly invested in ensuring our clients receive
the highest level of customer service and patient care. Even when the pressures of their roles are piling on and they can’t seem to catch a break in their day, I’ve yet to see their smiles waver.
I consider myself very blessed to be a part of this team and I’m very happy with my decision to join the CTG family.
Turnover is high in this industry, particularly in the PSW field. What are your thoughts on how to keep staff engaged and satisfied in their work?
I am a firm believer that front line employees are the heart of any organization. To me, engaging staff means showing them that they are valued and providing them with the support they require to be successful in their role.
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Valuing employees can be as simple as acknowledging a job well done, or may require a more hands-on approach. The value doesn’t come from the task itself but rather its impact on the individual that it’s intended to support.
In home and community care our teams have the added challenge of not always being in close proximity to each other or the office.
Open communication and being able to reach office support when you work independently in the community is crucial, not only to employee engagement, but to their safety and the client’s safety as well.
Community schedules are also very dependent on client need and preference, so it’s important for staff to be able to drop in and see a supervisor or manager when they have breaks between clients. I appreciate this and always strive to be available when staff come into the office.
I know from my personal experience that I feel most engaged and enthusiastic about a role when I’m able to work as part of a team, provide feedback, and collaborate on aspects of the work with my managers and colleagues.
There is nothing more rewarding than when my feedback is heard and results in a positive change. My goal is to promote this approach and encourage my teams to always strive for solution-focused collaboration.
Can you describe your leadership style and approach?
I consider myself a Transformational Leader, which can be scary to some people because by definition it means change. There is a saying that
my previous colleagues and I always held fast to: “the only thing in healthcare that remains constant is everything changes”.
Change is exciting to me because it means opportunities – opportunities to learn, grow, and create.
To be successful as a leader you need a foundation of guiding principles and core values. My personal core values are respect, integrity, and collaboration.
I use these to guide my decision making and structure how I respond to every situation I may be placed in.
I firmly believe that every person should be treated with respect and dignity. When you value your employees, you take the time to get to know who they are and acknowledge the unique strengths they each bring to the team because of their individuality.
I understand that you cannot gain respect by demanding it, respect is earned.
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Closing the Gap Healthcare welcomes Jeff Mainland as a member of its esteemed advisory board. “Providing community and hospital services for children with complex needs while ensuring they are afforded typical childhood experiences is the foundation of our organization,” states Connie Clerici, CEO. “Working with the team at SickKids for the past 26 years in harmony to achieve this common goal is a privilege.”
Jeff Mainland was promoted to the position of Executive Vice-President in September 2012. Prior to this role, Jeff served as Vice-President, Strategy, Performance and Communications, joining SickKids in 2004.
In his current role, Jeff is responsible for a broad and diverse range of departments and programs including: enterprise performance management, strategy management, quality management, risk management, legal services, health system integration, process improvement, innovation, project management, decision support, communications, public affairs, government relations, foundation relations and SickKids International. Before joining SickKids, he served as Chief of Staff to a provincial cabinet minister and deputy premier and held key leadership positions in the Ontario public service with two ministries. Prior to that, he worked in nuclear medicine in the hospital sector, and in forensic pathology with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario.
Jeff holds an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph, a Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Technology from the Michener Institute for Applied Health Science and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from
JEFF MAINLAND JOINS CTG’S ADVISORY BOARD Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy, Quality, Performance and CommunicationsThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids Hospital), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Dr. Samir Sinha • Dr. Adalsteinn Brown
• Tom Closson • Dr. Thomas McGowan
• Lynne Golding • Francesca Grosso
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Current Advisory Board Members Include:
Queen’s University. He has completed executive training in strategy management under the leadership of Dr. Bob Kaplan and Dr. Dave Norton of Harvard Business School and is certified in merger and acquisition integration. He is a member of the Rotman School of Management Healthcare & Life Sciences Advisory Board and acts as a preceptor for a number of Canadian graduate programs in business and health administration.
• Dr. Peter Nord • Dr. Jonathan Abrams
• Dr. Ross Baker • Faizel Alladina
IMPORTANT DATES APRIL - JUNE, 2017
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CTG History Trivia
If you know...
What city was CTG’s first office located?
...you can win a 10-Piece CTG Prizepack!
Submit your answers to
[email protected] to enter!
Prize pack includes: 1) Mesh bag 2) Coffee mug 3) Aluminum bottle 4) Hand sanitizer 5) Portable charger 6) Pen with USB 7) Health pouch 8) 3-in-1 pen 9) Fancy pen 10) Pedometer
April
• Be a Donor Month .........................................................• Daffodil Days-Cancer awareness ..............................• Oral Health Month .........................................................• Parkinson’s Awareness Month ...................................• World Autism Awareness Day ....................................• Family Caregiver Day ...................................................• World Health Day ..........................................................• Easter ................................................................................• Earth Day .........................................................................• National Immunization Awareness Week ...............• Administrative Professionals’ Day..............................
May
• Brain Tumour Awareness Month ...............................• Food Allergy Awareness Month ................................• Speech and Hearing Month .......................................• National Physiotherapy Month ..................................• Mental Health Week .....................................................• National Child and Youth Mental Health Day ........• National Hospice Palliative Care Week ...................• National Nursing Week ................................................• International Nursing Day ...........................................• Mother’s Day ...................................................................• National PSW Day .........................................................• Victoria Day ....................................................................
June
• ALS Awareness Month .................................................• Stroke Awareness Month ............................................• National Health and Fitness Day ...............................• National Sun Safety Awareness Week ....................• Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day ......................• World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ..........................• Father’s Day ....................................................................
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